Kashmir: Of Grand Pronouncements And Vague Specifics – OpEd
The ambitious rhetoric, political arrogance, policy myopia and lack of the mental gymnastics on Kashmir have crossed limits. All exclusive
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Author: Dr. Adfer Shah
Dr. Adfer Rashid Shah is a sociologist and social analyst based in India. He is primarily known for his academic work and commentary on Kashmir, youth studies, pilgrimage, Muslim endowments, pesphology and social issues. Besides being a columnist, he is currently associated with India’s prestigious world ranking institute Jamia Millia Islamia Central University in New Delhi. He was awarded the prestigious George Greenia Research fellowship by institute of pilgrimage studies, William and Mary, USA for his sociological work on Amarnath Pilgrimage in India’s Kashmir valley. Before being elevated to the honorary position of Editor, He served Eurasia review as Associate Editor from 2014-2024 and also edited India’s Prestigious International Journal Women’s Link as Associate Editor from 2017 to 2022. His research areas are Sociology of Kashmir, Youth Studies, Gender Studies, Peace Building and research in conflict Zones, Pilgrimage Studies besides sociology of Development and Tibetan Refugees. He has also been teaching papers on ethnicity, minorities and Multiculturalism in India. Dr Shah contributes regularly to academic journals and newspapers and writes on issues related to Kashmir, Peace, youth, and social change. Besides having authored three books, He has published more than 45 papers in various reputed national and international publications.
Articles by Dr. Adfer Shah :
A New Difficult Kashmir: Summer 2017 – OpEd
The conflict ridden Kashmir is witnessing yet another shift, an angry and fearless new generation. Now even the students —
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Has Technology Stripped Our Banks Of Human Values? – OpEd
While maintaining ethical standards in every profession is fundamental to its efficient functioning and ultimate success, I am writing this
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Why Peace-Building Is Now Difficult In Kashmir – OpEd
The turmoil since 1989 has established uncertainty and chaos as the new normal in the valley of Kashmir. Undoubtedly, Kashmir
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The Burden Of Muslims – OpEd
Islam is a significant faith today with 1.6 billion followers and a considerable section of them living as a minority
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Kashmir: A Million Pellets For A Million Stones – OpEd
The other day my friend while discussing Kashmir’s worsening situation literally rebuked me for writing yet another opinion on Kashmir’s
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Women, Multiculturalism And Identity Politics — A Perspective
Only a few days ago an American Muslim lady Najaf Khan, working as a dental assistant at Fair Oaks Dental
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Burhan Wani: The Death Of The Poster Boy – OpEd
Burhan Wani — the face of young, revived and local militancy in the Kashmir Valley — was killed last week
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Solving Issues Of Equity, Equality And Quality With Intercultural Education – Analysis
India has undergone significant social, cultural, demographic and economic change since the year 1991, with the adoption of new economic
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‘For Quality, India’s Education Sector Needs Depth And Breadth’ – Interview
Prof. Swapan Kumar Mujumdar, is India’s renowned Academician, National Scholar and Management Expert and is currently the Director of the Institute
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